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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony WX350

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Canon SX30 IS and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was released 4 years prior to the WX350 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Sony WX350

 SX30 IS WX350 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon SX30 IS

 WX350 SX30 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014September 2010Fresher by 41 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Sony WX350

 SX30 IS WX350 
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX30 IS and Sony WX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX30 IS and the WX350.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and WX350 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and WX350.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony WX350 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
42
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
resolution is good (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (601 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (601g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
72
great battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
great battery (470 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (601g)
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-14 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $400 $270